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Cinnabar and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Slightly sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cinnabar and Carletonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cinnabar and Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cinnabar and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cinnabar and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cinnabar and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cinnabar is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.